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How to Find the Right Couple’s Therapist

Minisode 7 | June 14, 2022

How to Find the Right Couple's Therapist

In our seventh minisode in a series about accessing and normalizing therapy, we discuss how to find the right couple's therapist and how any time can be a good time for your relationship.

INTRO

Welcome to “That’s a Hard No” – the podcast about saying no and setting boundaries so you can become the authentic and empowered you that this world needs.

Reminder: While Sarah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, this podcast is in no way replacement for one-on-one therapy with a mental health professionalIf you are struggling with mental health issues, we welcome you on this journey, but also invite you to seek out professional help.

Looking for a therapist? Here’s a good place to start: psychologytoday.com

SHOW NOTES

In season 2 of That’s a Hard No, we’re making it a priority to dig deeper into the process of finding and utilizing the mental health support you may need. We’re taking some time to discuss with our “in-house expert,” Sarah Saunders, what to expect from therapy and all of its intricacies.  

Couple’s Therapy
  • When To Go – Anytime!
    • Remember relationships take effort. Professional help and guidance can always support all other efforts.
    • Prior to marriage, wanting to improve your relationship, difficult seasons of life, conflict or communication issues – repetitive triggers
      • Roles in the Family
      • Parenting Styles
      • Emotional Shutting Down
      • Family Dynamics – Generational Patterns
      • Intimacy Issues – can also seek a sex therapist
      • Growing Apart/Falling Out of Love
      • Marriage Milestones
      • Expectations
  • Remove the Stigma- It is important to know that couples therapy does not equal a failing relationship. Counselors provide additional tools and insights to be utilized as skills for communication and other primary relationship pieces.
  • Terminology – Marriage counseling = relationship counseling = couple’s therapy – they are interchangeable
  • Qualifications – Imperative that provider has adequate training
    • Do a detailed search as many do not have the necessary trainings to support couple’s therapy
    • Look for:
      • Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
      • The Gottman Method
      • Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy
Resources

Databases to Find Trusted Couple’s Therapists

Our Own Sarah Saunders 

Credits and Thanks